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Can You Grow Zucchini in Louisiana?

US · USDA Zone 8b · zones 8a, 8b, 9a

Grows well here

Zucchini thrives here and is one of the easiest most productive crops you can grow.

Plant zones

4a–11b

Louisiana last frost

late January

Louisiana first frost

mid-December

Days to harvest

45–60 days

When to plant Zucchinis in Louisiana

Start indoors

Jan 9

Transplant

Jan 30

Harvest

Mar 16 – Mar 31

Dates are approximate, based on Louisiana's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Zucchini

One of the most productive garden plants — a single zucchini plant can yield more than a family can eat at peak season.

Direct sow after last frost. Give each plant 2-4 sq metres of space. Water at the base to prevent fungal disease. Pick frequently to keep the plant producing.

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Gardening in Louisiana

Louisiana has a humid subtropical climate with very mild winters and long hot summers. Year-round cool-season growing is possible; the summer is the only limiting factor.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Zucchini in Louisiana?

Zucchini thrives here and is one of the easiest most productive crops you can grow.

What zone is Louisiana?

Louisiana spans USDA Zone 8b (8a, 8b, 9a).

When do you plant Zucchinis in Louisiana?

Plant Zucchinis around late January (start indoors Jan 9), harvest Mar 16 – Mar 31.